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The Cambridgeshire Holiday Orchestra Association (CHOA) was established in 1955
to support music enjoyment and music education in Cambridgeshire. We offer
music courses in the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays for all children
between the ages of 7 and 18.
CHOA is a charity under the Charities Commission (no. 286214) and is run and
managed by a committee of volunteers. CHOA is self-financing, income being
generated from course fees to cover course expenses, and is run on a non-profit
basis. We occasionally receive donations which we use to sponsor visits by
professional artists and professional concerts during the courses. If you know
of anyone or business who would be interested in sponsoring us in return for
publicity credits, please do contact us.
CHOA operates under the musical direction of Russell Keable,
who has an established reputation as a conductor and composer.
Summer Course 2010
The
summer course will be held from August 23rd to August 27th at the
University Concert Hall on West Road, and will be directed
by Russell Keable. This summer we are
introducing a second orchestra for players of Grade 4-6 standard. We
are running the Djembe Drumming course again, as it was such a success
at Easter (see below), jazz workshops, and 'extreme' percussion by
Joby Burgess of ensemblebash. All in addition to the choirs,
string groups, wind bands, recorders, gamelan and music games that
have enduring popularity!
For course information and booking forms
click here.
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Easter Course 2010
At Easter, as well as the usual array of choirs, bands and instrumental groups,
we held courses on Djembe Drumming and Belleplates (right). Djembe drums
are African drums that help young musicians develop rhythm and co-ordination.
Belleplates are like hand-bells only lighter, which makes them easier for young
players.
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Christmas Course 2009
The Christmas Course went with a swing, featuring innovative activities in
Jazz, Percussion and Scottish Bagpipes. Many thanks to Trevor Barlow,
a seasoned tutor at Holiday Orchestra, who took on the role of Course Director for
the first time.
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Feedback from the Easter Course 2009
"It was great to see so many children involved in music-making - obviously
enjoying themselves."
"Just to say how much my son, enjoyed the Easter holiday course. We are new to
Holiday Orchestra and he came out so enthusiastic and happy."
Click here to read more.
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Future Courses
Click here for all future course dates.
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